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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-09-17
Quite Different

People who most relish gossip take
very different view of it when it is
directed against ones own reputation.
What an extremely candid person
Mrs. Higgins is" said Mrs. Robinson.
"See how she exposed those Simkinses
and Wilkinses.'
"Yes," said Mrs. Jones; '.but if you
could have heard what she said about
you yesterday
about mep'
Eyes, about you.
"Well, l never! The idea OF her
talking about me. ! won't believe
another word she saysp'-~ YonsA's Conf
ssniom
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-09-17

The complete skeleton of man
and the blade of an officers sword were
found few days ago on portion OF
the battlefield of Antietam by party
of Charleston wv. Va. fishermen. The
body was in the midst of thicket OF
young trees, which probably accounts
for its being overlooked for so long a
time. There being no cue as to the
identity of the remains, the bones were
inferred by the fishermen near where
they were found.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-09-17

"A newspaper in Monticello, Fla,
says that w. P. Belliger. going home
the other evening, was overtaken by
slight shower, and then heard jing-
ling sound as something like hail.
stone or pebble struck him on the head
and fell to the ground. He struck a
match and found a silver quarter bear
ing date early in the eighteenth CEN
tury. ..Mr. Belliger is a gentleman Of
veracity, and no one doubts his state
ment. He is satisfied there is rich
treasury above"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-09-17

Ebony is now initiated on wood by
simply painting with a one per cent.
solution of sulphate Of copper, and.
on this becoming dry, painting the
wood over with liquid consisting of
equal weights of aniline. hydro
chloride and spirits of wine; the eff
feet of the blue vitriol is to act on the
aniline and. form nigrosin, black
which can not be affected by acids or
alkalies To this luster can be added
by coating the surface with simple
copal varnish. = Boston Budget
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-09-17

The other day well-dresed little
woman called on Liveryman Thomp-
son, of Portland, Me-, and said she had
horse and carriage for which she had
no further use, and which she would
sell cheap. He said he would look At
them. She went to another livery
stable. hired horse and carriage, re-
turned. struck bargain with Mr..
Thompson for tl10 cash, pocketed the
money and walked away. She has not
been seen in Portland nee.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-09-17

"A Norwich, Conn, newspaper says
that in that city is a man about five
feet eight inches tall whose beard is so
long that when he stands erect it
reaches the floor and extends out from
his feet fully twenty inches. The beard
is six feet eight inches long. and up to
date is the longest known.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-09-17

The California boom has more than
doubled the valuation of San Diego
County within year. II now stands
= 90, 7s7,lSA
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-09-17

"A Pennsylvania veteran soldier
says that by throwing the weight of the
body forward upon the balls of the
feet, one-half of the WEAKNESS accom-
paying long standing will be avoided
His advice is, "Don't stand on your
bssls,"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-04
FOREIGN.
The Police saffIed in ireland.

DUBLIN, Oct. 3.-A score OF meetings
were publicly held in different parts Of Ire
land yesterday by the National League. The
police, IL most cases, were baffied in the at
tempts to ascertain where they were held.
Gibson, the Irish Solicitor General, denies
the statement Of 0Brien that he. the for
mer, on the day of 0'Brien's conviction at
Mitchellst0wn, telegraphed to the Crown
Counsel that the government would lose the
case and would disbar Harrington, the de-
fendant's counsel The Crown Counsel also
denies that he received any such telegram.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Returns from the back counties in Tennes-
see increase the majority against prohibi-
tiOn.
The British steamer Roeder. from Cartba-
gena, Aug. 30th, for Philadelphia, with a
crew OF 80 men, is supposed to have been
lost.
Patrick Dunno and Dennis Morton of
Elizabeth, N. j., aged IA and IS respectively.
were shot and mortally wounded Sunday
night, by sportsmen, who escaped. The
boys were picking berries, and say that
some men, who were cunning, deliberately
Old Francis Genail. who died the other day
In st; Louis. once had an opportunity to buy
plot OF land In st. Louis for $40 that Is
now worth SIS, 900 at the lowest valua-
ton; He was nearly 93 years of age when
he died.
Charlie Tong Sing, the Chinese steward Of
the iil-fated Jeannette, has become convert
ed to Christianity, and Is waglng a bitter
crusade against the Celestial gamblers of
the Pacific coast.
EPassengers by an Australian steamer
which arrived in San Francisco, Saturday,
bring details OF most revolving tragedy
u snat occurred In New South Wales Aug. 20.
Inc crime recalls the Pocasset murder In
Massachusetts,. Wadham Wyndham, a man
Oh excellent standing, became suddenly at
tackled with religious frenzy, and murdered
MS wife and three children. In explanation
ne said he felt called upon by God to commit
time had come.
A Baltimore despatch says that the Balti-
more q Ohio railroad people have at last re-
fused to put up any more money to run the
telegraph company, and Friday saw the last
financial connection between the two con-
Germs,
Shortly before o'clock yesterday morn
ing. Policeman William ID. John was shot
and killed in West Philadelphia by an un-
known man, supposed to have been bur-
BY boiler explosion in the engine room
OF the George p. Plant Milling Company, in
ST. Louis, yesterday, four persons were
killed. The engineer was terribly bruised
and scalded. but may recover.
George s. Shaw, of st. Johnsbury. VT.
aged 81, committed suicide by Shooting him.
self yesterday morning. He has been In
poor health for two or three years. He was
well known throughout New England as an
insurance man. He leaves a blind widow
and two children.
News reached Kansas City, Mo-, Sunday
night, OF an attempt to shoot Gov. Martin at
Atchison. Kansas, Saturday night. The
governor was walking home with a friend,
and was accosted by John M. Reynolds, an
editor. who made use of vile language. Gov.
Martin demonstrated, when the fellow drew
large pistol but he was seized by police
men before he could use it.
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THE AMERICAS CUP.
Charles Sweets Challenge to the
New York Yacht Club.

New YORK, Oct. 3.-Yachtslnen await tue
official challenge of Charles Sweet, for the
Americas cup with great impatience, par
tcularly one or two who may undertake to
build cup defenders, OF course, until they
know to what class the new challenger will
belong they can do nothing in the way of
providing a boat to meet her. The
impression prevails that Mr.. Sweets boat
will not rank in the Volunteers class, al
though it is known that Designer Watson
would like to have another trial with Mr..
Burgess's latest triumph. This is the letter
by which Mr.. Sweet notified the New York
Yacht Club of his Intention:
August 80, 1887.
Dear Sir:-I beg TO inform you, as representing
the New York Yacht Club, that 1T is my intention
TO challenge for the Americas cup, and that the
ulars required by the deed of gift, will be for
warded as soon as possible. The yacht will be
owned by myself and another yachtsman. AS
the position OF a challenger may be considered as
antagonstc to the club holding the cup, think it
right 10 tender my resignation as member of the
as all my relations with the club have been Of a
am, very truly,
CHARLES SWEET.
with Mr.. Sweet in the ownership of the new
challenger is supposed to be one of the gen.
tlemen who came over with the Thistle par
ty to see the Volunteer-Thistle races. 1t is
understood that he, like Mr.. Sweet, is a
Scotchman, but a member of the Royal
Thames Yacht Club. The date of Mr.
Sweets letter causes good deal of surprise,
and inclines good many to the belief that
the new yacht is to be built from designs
which Mr.. Watson prepared some time ago
on the scale of about sc feet on the water
line to four and two-thrds beam or Is feet
beam. This would be more than two feet
less in beam than the Thistle. Mr.. Sweet
has always been a believer in the narrow
type of cutter, provided that the small beam
could be maintained with displacement
which should be small compared to the sail
area. Such q cutter is his little flyer the
Clara, which carries more square feet of
capyass per ton than any eentre-bqard slopp
Of her dimensions.
The Grateful New York Yacht Club.
New YORK, Oct. 3.-The New Ysrk Yacht
Club this evening resolved to appoint COM
mittee of five to confer with George l..
Schuyler on the subject of amending the
deed of gift of the Americas cup, with full
power and authority to execute on behalf of
the club, any and all papers and instruments
necessary to effect any changes in the deed
which may be mutually agreed upon. 1t was
also resolved to appropriate $500 for the
purchase of suitable testimonial to Gen.
Paine. 1t was further resolved to tender
dinner to Messrs. Paine and Burgess, and
reception TO Vice Commodore Bell, and that
the club contribute $500 to national sub
scription as a testimonial to MIR. Burgess.
The reception to Mr.. Bell will take place on
the 11th.
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BATHS BIG TIME.
The City All Ready for the Big squirts
Today.

BATH, Oct. 3.-Bath's great fire muster
takes place tomorrow. All the city is in
preparation for it. 1t is expected upwards
OF 1000 firemen will be in line. The hand
engines will play on Front street, and the
steamers on Washington street. The COM
mittee are men of experience, and the Wis
ftors will receive cordial welcome. The
visitors will be given dinner at the Ala
media and complimentary ball in the even-
ing. The Lewiston Brigade Band will fur
nish music for the Bath companies and for
ball. The following is the list of prizes
offered
Prize for Steamers-Elegant silver ice pitcher,
$50. Home companies not to compete.
Grand Sweepstake Prize for Steamers-Elegant
pete.
First Prize for Hand Engines First Class-Beau-
tful silver water set, $50.
. Second Prize for Hand Engines, First Glass
Splendid silver trumpet, $40.
First Prize for Hand Engines, Second Glass
Elegant silver water set $40.
Second Prize FIR Hand Engines, Second Glass
Fine silver trumpet, $40.
First Prize for Hose Carriages-E Elegant sport
Second Prize for Hose CarrIages-Fine sporting
pipe, $25.
The rules and conditions of the trials are
10 tOiOMS.
Steamers-Steamerd drawing first position must
De ready with steam at the time designated. Each
succeeding steamer must be ready With
steam In its turn. Each steamer will be allowed
twenty minutes to lay hose and play. Each
steamer Will play through 200 feet of hose hori
zontally; through such pipe and nozzle as each
may select. Each steamer will be allowed not
more than 100 pounds of steam, and must carry
not less than one gauge Of water Three minutes
VIII De allowed to repair bursted hose. Each
steam engine company will be allowed one Judge
of play.
Hand Engnes-An engines with cylinder over
six inches, first class. All engines with cylinder
six inches or under, second class. Each engine
must be ready in its turn to place machinery and
play. Each engine company will be allowed
twenty minutes to place machinery, lay hose and
play.
An effort made to cripple Steam Fire En-
gine No. 8, of Bath, was discovered in time
to prevent serious consequences. Some mis-
creapt put iron nuts in the pump. Early
Sunday morning reward of 500 was
offered for the detection of the perpetrator.
The nuts must have been placed in the
pump, and 1t is thought they were placed
there by some enemy of the company. Eff
forts will be made to bring the party to JUS
tice. There is feeling of great excitement
among the firemen and citizens.
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Bayard Knows but DON'T care.
IMPORTED LIQUORS.
Congress to be Asked to Pass Law
that will Remove All Doubt.

AUGUSTA, Oct. s.-The case of Mike
Burns has SO fully reused the people Of this
place on the question of the right of the
State to suppress the sale of imported liquors,
that the matter will not be allowed to rest
with the courts wholly. Before the next
session of Congress several gentlemen of
this city will apply to Congressman Dingley
to have him use his influence to get incoy>
porated in the Revised Statutes of the Uni
ted States an additional section which shall
make dealers, in imported liquors answerable
to the State law without any doubt. The
section proposed will be similar to that of
the revenue laws, which is as follows:
The payment Of any tax imposed by the inter
business shall not be held to exempt any person
from any penalty or punishment provided by the
laws Of any State for carrying on the same with
In such State, or in any measure to authorize the
commencement or continuance of such trade or
business contrary 10 the laws of such STATE or in
any places prohibited by municipal law.
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Certain Small Affairs.

The New York Sun has discovered that
Cleveland's speeches at Indianapolis and
Terre Haute were ''cribbed" from the
American Encyclopedia.
The Confederate Association Of Chicago
has unanimously decided to participate In
the escort rendered to the President on
Wednesday next. They will turn out 150
men.
At church last Sunday, so 1t is reported
from st; Louis, Mrs. Cleveland wore q close
and bonnet of the same material sur
mounted By a blue feather. Her hair was
rolled back from her forehead. and her bon
net held down by a band Of dark red ribbon
wore his usual suit of black. 1t may also be
added that they were little late In arriving.
The parl0rs which the President and Mrs.
Cleveland occupy at the Lindell Hotel In st.
Louis, command good view Of Washing
ton avenue, and all the carpets, furniture
and decorations are new. They have been
IN the hands Of an artist, who has had carte
blanche in the matter of expense, and the
result Is picture the magniicence and beau
~ OF which have never before been equalled
rosewood. upholstered In silk yelours. A
rosewood cabinet Of great beauty, support
Ing statuette, Is feature of the room.
The carpets are all Of velvet and the bed
drapery. is Of the finest silk. The table SER
vice, china, silver and linen are all new
When President and Mrs. Cleveland made
their first visit TO Mayor Ffancis's house
Mrs. Cleveland had not been long In the
house before her temperance sentiments
were demonstrated. The night was chilly,
and the Mayor, turning TO the reception
committee, suggested with wink that they
file into the dining room and take something
warm. Mr.. Cleveland, TO put 1t popularly,
caught on" and, turning to the Mayor
said: "Yes, think a cup Of warm coffee
would be just the thing" The committee
retired crushed.
Now 1t Is all over, they say at Indianapolis
that Mrs. Cleveland alone saved the visit
from failure. Cleveland himself did not in
spire the people at all, and a correspondent
writes that had 1t not been for Mrs. Cleve-
land the reception would have been the most
dismal failure imaginable. As 1t was, her
smiles and lively interest in her surround
ings aroused some responsive feeling In the
crowds. IL was Mrs. Cleveland's affair more
than her husbands, and now that 1t Is over
the talk Is all about what Mrs. Cleveland did
and what her husband did not do. She
made very favorable impression.
The grand chorus Of forty thousand chill
dren who greeted the President at the Fair
Ground were seated in the amphitheatre, in
which no grown persons were permitted
during the morning. The first chorus of
three thousand voices was massed on the
mound surrounding the pagoda. In the pa
CODA about one hundred kindergarten chill
dren, all gayly arrayed, were stationed under
the direction of Superintendent Long and
Miss Mamie Mccullough, supervisor Of the
kindarpartQnc
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CITY MEETING.
Business Before the City Council
Last Evening.
Ninety Thousand Dollars TO be sor-
rowed Temporarily.
New Policemen AppoInted-other
Business.

The regular monthly meeting Of the city
government was held last evening. and the
following business was transacted;
In Board OF Mayor and Aldermen.
Mayor Chapman presided.
Present, Aldermen Wilson. Kicker, Nc.
Mahon, Marks and Riggs.
GAUeINe M0LAssEs.
The proposed amendment to the ordinance
relating to weighers and gaugers was report
ed. correctly engrossed, and was read. II
amends the ordinance by the addition Of the
following section:
Section 9, Said weishers and gaugcrs, in sscer,
tanning the contents or capacity OF any h0gshead
lipers, soealled.
Mr.. Marks said that with the words "Or
puncheons" stricken out, the amendment
would be acceptable TO the importers, and, as
he understood, would make the method OF
gauging the same as that In vogue at the
United States custom house. He moved
that the ordinance be amended by striking
out the words "Or puncheons." :
Mr.. Mcmahon seconded the motion.
Mr.. Kicker said he should favor the pas.
sage Of the ordinance as read. He did not
see any objection TO the amendment but he
should regret to amend without hearing
from the grocers and other parties affected.
The motion to amend prevailed. and the
ordinance was passed to be ordained as
amended.
THE CITY TO BORROW NINETY THOUSAND
DOLLARS.
The following order was passed:
That the City Treasurer, for the purpose Of re-
newing that portion Of the city debt falling doe
Noy' isy J, l. 1851 amounting 20 si27 500 be author
eeeding $4,000, at q rate OF interest and on
sdch time- not exceeding two years, as may be
deemed expedient by the committee on Hnanee
and TO issue the citv's note therefor.
In explanation Of the above order the
Mayor said that $4,000 Of the eity's bonded
indebtedness fell due in August and was
paid out OF the sinking fund. In November
4l27, 900 would become due. There would
not be money enough In the sinking fund 10
meet this by about S90, 900. and the idea was
to hire the money temporarily with the ex-
pectation Of having funds to pay the whole
In short time.
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James Gordon Bennett's Lates
Scheme.
Foreign Notes.

PARIS. Oct. 3-James Gordon Bennett
will publish newspaper In Paris, to be
known as the European Herald.
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by the town clerk had a quieting effect for n
moment. Hardly had it been finished yvhen aJr
the mob charged upon the police They
were again driven back, several persons he,
ing severely injured by knife t6rusts and
stones, The police made four arrests
Henry T9oeT' gohn R, RDiearick, Richard Both
very severely injured and may die. =
The police are now searching for Herr
Most, who, it is said, remained in a beer sa.
loon three blocks away, not daring to show
himself near the scenes of the trouble.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-04
OUR PRESIDENT IN ST. LOUIS.
Mrs. Cleveland, with a Party Of
Ladies', Dimes Well.
Mr.. Cleveland, with Party Of Gen.
tIemen, Talks Fairly Well.
Some Trifilng but interesting Incl
dents Of This Visit.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3.-The President and
Mrs. Cleveland arose early this morning in
order to prepare for the days festivities.
Shortly after O'Clock the party was escorted
to the residence of Mayor Francis. where
they were met by the mayor Shortly after
10 o'clock all were driven to tine fair grounds.
The route taken by the carriages was elabor-
ately decorated and much enthusiasm was
manifested by the spectators, the President
and Mrs. Cleveland acknowledging the dem.
onstrations by bowing to the crowd. The
Presidential party reached the fair grounds
at 10.45 a. m. They were driven around the
race course, stopping In front of the grand
stand to hear 5000 children sing america"
The amphitheatre surrounding the course
contained upwards of 10000 persons. The
party then returned 10 Mayor Francis's resi-
dence and Mrs. Cleveland remained to pre-
pare for a luncheon given in her honor by
Mrs. Henry Seaman.
The rest Of the party arrived at the Mer-
chants Exchange at 1210p m. The Presi-
dent was introduced by Mayor Francis, and
responded as follows:
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AGAINST Villas.
Hard Things Which william WeIch
Says He Will Prove.

MINNEApoLIs, Oct. 3.-William Welcb. an
eccentric editor, has been indicted by the
Villas In a little sheet called "The Home
Diary" which Welch publishes for his own
amusement, Welch charged Villas with
wrecking the Madison Mutual Insurance
Company by embezzling its funds. He prom
ises to bring witnesses from Wis consin to
nrove all he saws,
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Smoke, Fogs and the Seizure Of a
SmuggIer.

QUEBEC, Oct. 10-Most Of the ocean going
steamers which have been detained week
In the river above, owing to the smoke and
fog and lowness of the water, arrived today.
Some proceeded to sea.
The schooner Marie Elize at Rimouski,
from st. Pierre, has been seized by the Gus
toms authorities for infraction OF the reye-
nue. laws. 1t is understood that the charge
Is Of smuggling.
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Herr Most Takes Refuge In a Beer
Saloon.

New YORK, Oct 3-The following are the
facts in regard to the dispensing OF an An
archist meeting held at Union Hill, N. j.,
yesterday:
The citizens believing that the meeting
ed the police to prevent it. A crowd had
assembled about the rink where the meeting
was held 1t finally became so disorderly
that the police had to use their clubs to keep
the people back The reading of the riot act
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smashup on the.vermont Central.

BELLOWS FALLS, VT, Oct. 3.-There was
a serious smashup of freight train on the
Central Vermont Saturday night. near East
Clarendon. Cars were piled up in all direc-
tions The track was not cleared till Sun
day, delaying all the passenger trains. No
effort was made to transfer. The trains
leaving Boston at D. m and p. m. Satur-
day did not reach Rutland till Sunday fore
noon
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Mean daily bar. 29.67 Maximum ther. 1851
Mean daily ther. 55.7 Minimum ther.
mean daiiy dwpt5l7 Max vel. wind.... 8 s
Mean daily hum. $50 Total precip...... O7
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
tOct. 3, 1SS7,El0.00 P.M.)
Observations taken at the same moment of time
at all stations.
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Low TELEGRAPH WIRES.

An order was passed giving Charles r.
Waldron permission to move wooden build.
Ing from No. 7S7 10 942 Congress street, on
condition Of signing bond Tor $500 moving
the building with oxen aud not having 1t on
the street more than "A hours. -.
Without opposing this order, Mr.. Briggs
said there had been a little trouble over tie
matter Of moving this building. IN the
building was to be moved with cattle Il
ought 70 be done IN three hours. IL would
obstruct the street badly at the best. He
was opposed on principle to the moving Of
buildings In the streets Of this city as II 1t
was country town. and he thought an or
dinance should be passed prohibiting Il.